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  • Title: Preventing infection in intravenous therapy.
    Author: Maki DG.
    Journal: Hosp Pract; 1976 Apr; 11(4):95-104. PubMed ID: 829118.
    Abstract:
    Any part of an infusion system--not just the cannula, its most distal portion--may be at fault when sepsis complicates IV therapy. Detailed here are both intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms by which contamination may occur; recommendations such as more widespread use of steel scalp needles and early termination of infusions are given. The special requirements of total parenteral nutrition systems are defined.
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